CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In his recent address, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat reiterated a profound and time-tested principle of Indian governance tradition. He stated that non-violence is our nature, but it is also our duty to teach a lesson to those who create chaos in society. Bhagwat’s statement not only reflects the deep roots of Indian culture but also offers a clear and highly relevant message for today’s social landscape.
The scriptures declare that the primary duty of a king is to protect his people. The dharma of a king or a state is not merely to manage the economy, but to safeguard the lives, dignity, and freedom of its citizens. When governance neglects this responsibility, crime and anarchy flourish. Bhagwat reemphasized the ideal that peace is not achieved through sermons alone, but through the protection of the virtuous and the suppression of the wicked.
He made an important point about non-violence. True non-violence does not mean turning a blind eye to injustice. True non-violence harbors the courage to stand against wrongdoing. When evil tendencies are merely tolerated, they tear apart the fabric of society. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the government to create an environment where the righteous feel fearless and wrongdoers feel fear.
Today, India is developing rapidly, but issues of security and justice remain equally critical. Building roads and structures is not enough. Until every segment of society genuinely experiences justice and security, development will remain incomplete. Bhagwat’s message points toward this missing link — that true progress is possible not merely through policies, but through governance imbued with character and courage.
India’s tradition has always maintained a unique balance between compassion and valor. Neither is there inhumanity in toughness, nor weakness in compassion. This balance is the ultimate test of today’s leadership. Protecting citizens, honoring the virtuous, and punishing the wicked — this is the essence of Rajdharma (the duty of rulers) that the people expect from their leaders.
Bhagwat’s call is not merely that of an organization’s chief but the voice of a civilization that has, for thousands of years, taught that when dharma (righteousness) and injustice stand face to face, true duty lies not in remaining silent but in standing firmly on the side of dharma.
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